DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services

RHODE ISLAND - Shelter Vet needed for Potter League in Middletown, RI

DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services  •  Middletown, RI (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Potter League for Animals is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that’s been serving Rhode Island for over 90 years. Our veterinary team provides lifesaving medical care, surgery, and population health services for approximately 2,000 shelter animals annually at our Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown, RI.

Potter League for Animals is seeking an experienced Shelter Veterinarian to join our collaborative, mission-driven team. This role is well suited for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery, values flexibility, and is passionate about making a direct impact through shelter medicine. You will often serve as the primary veterinarian on site with strong technician and leadership support.

Our Shelter:

  • Separate dog and cat exam rooms
  • Surgery suite, prep area, and isolation space
  • 26 dog kennels and 60 cat housing spaces (small-room model, not traditional kennels)
  • 2 full-time veterinary technicians with strong surgical support
  • Additional kennel staff and dedicated volunteers
  • Supportive, practical, and mission-focused work environment
  • No weekends. No on-call.

About Middletown, RI:

  • Unique, costal lifestyle
  • Mild New England climate
  • Proximity to Newport, known for sailing, arts, food, and culture
  • Easy access to Boston and surrounding New England areas

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance (80% employer-covered)
  • 401(k) with 3% employer match
  • $2500 annual CE stipend
  • Discounted pet food for you furry friends
  • Paid time off
  • Memberships, Licenses, and Dues covered

Shelter medicine is about more than treating patients, it’s about giving animals a second chance. At Potter League for Animals, your skills directly change outcomes, save lives, and strengthen the human–animal bond every single day. If you’re looking for meaningful work with lasting impact, this is a place where your medicine truly matters.

Interested in learning more? Email elaina@dvmrs.com.

DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services

About DVM Consulting and Recruiting Services

Avian * Aquatics * Bovine * Canine * Equine * Exotics

Feline * Swine * Wildlife * Zoo * Academia * Lab Animal

DVM is a National Veterinary Consultation and Search Firm with over 30 years of experience. We consult and recruit the best candidates for our clients to meet their specific needs.

Our company gathers competitive intelligence, identifies, engages, and builds a talent pipeline of passive candidates and converts them to active candidates for our clients. Few other organizations have the laser-focus on veterinary recruiting our firm has.

We use our proprietary client requirements model for our work. Our executive search firm’s proven five-fold model provides a complete comprehensive picture of company and candidate compatibility. By design, it provides a holistic approach and offers the greatest flexibility to our clients. Additionally, the model can be customized to meet our clients’ specific hiring requirements.

Our methodology provides you with a dedicated senior recruiter who will guide you through the entire process. Over the course of interviewing, DVM’s mission partner will be entirely devoted to sourcing you the strongest Veterinarians in the market. Other agencies cast the widest net possible and dedicate less than 2 hours a day per role. DVM fully commits 9 hours a day to filling your position. Further, we only seek passive candidates, ensuring access to professionals with the greatest experience in your industry.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cumming, Georgia
Year Founded
2020
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